Sport Gregg Popovich has fiery response to question about Black History Month

13:37 13 february 2018

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich , however, has spent the year righteously fired up about the spate of horrific things that have befallen our country and he’s Before San Antonio’s game against the Sixers tonight, he spoke for three minutes about Black History Month and all the work we still have to do.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was asked a fairly simple question about the importance of the league celebrating Black History Month. His response was quite detailed and heated.

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These comments are more in less in line with others that Popovich has made in the fairly recent past. In a similarly blunt style, Popovich has spoken about the importance of giving back and has been hyper critical of President Donald Trump.

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Gregg Popovich gave his thoughts on Black History Month . By SI Wire. Popovich has been one of the most outspoken coaches in the NBA, particularly during President Donald Trump's political ascendancy.

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich spoke for three minutes after the San Antonio Express-News‘ Jabari Young asked what Black History Month means to him before the game on Thursday. Popovich said this month is “a celebration of some of the good things that have happened and a reminder that

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Popovich has been giving thoughtful and eloquent responses to questions about politics since the election, and his most… Gregg Popovich Gave An Insightful Monologue On White Privilege And Black History Month .

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